Officer-Specialty
biomedical laboratory officer
What you’ll do
- Counsel and advise patients on the treatment of disease states and potential side effects of medicines
- Screen prescriptions and provide orders for accuracy, drug interactions and therapeutic appropriateness
- Coordinate patient care with other members of the healthcare team
- Instruct patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs
- Direct procurement, storage and control of pharmacy drugs
- Serves as a consultant on pharmaceutical matters for professional staff.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
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Officer Training School
5.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent from an accredited institution
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- Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday